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Attention Parents and Guardians!

You are invited to our upcoming Salem High School Title I meeting on next Friday, December 13th at 5:30 PM in the Commons Area of SHS.

Our school is a Title I school, and as the parent/guardian and family member of a child attending a Title I school, you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the Parent & Family Engagement Program and activities in our school. The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status and background.

In preparation for the meeting, we kindly request that you click the link below to complete a brief, confidential survey that will be assist us with future planning for parent & family engagement activities and events.

Title I Survey

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Our School Picture Makeup & Retakes Day will be held on Friday, December 13th. This is the FINAL opportunity for anyone who missed the original picture day or would like to retake their photos for yearbook and/or school ID cards.

Students who were absent will automatically be scheduled and will receive a hall pass on the day of pictures. A list of these students' names will be posted outside the Media Center doors by the end of the day on Monday.

Students who are interested in Retakes need to be sure to email Mrs. Belser before the end of day Wednesday, December 11th. nbelser@rockdale.k12.ga.us

The Rockdale Bridges 21st Century Community Learning Centers at Salem High School is continuing to make a positive impact by hosting a coat drive for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Rockdale County. This thoughtful initiative aims to provide coats, hats, and gloves to students in need. The participating schools include J.H. House Elementary, Peek’s Chapel Elementary, Memorial Middle, and Salem High.

Donations can be dropped off to Marleta Sigman at Salem High School, and they will be distributed to ensure that our students have the necessary cold weather gear during the fall and winter months. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

For more information, email Ms. Sigman: msigman@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Salem Family and Friends, Let’s help bring joy to the children in the Salem community this holiday season.

We are asking for you to bring a new unwrapped toy or a gift to support the Salem Toy Drive. Toys that are collected will be distributed to families within the Salem community. We are asking each Club and the student’s body to help support this toy drive.

The Toy Drive will run from Monday, December 2nd to Wednesday December 18th. Drop boxes for toys are located outside the JROTC Classroom. Room# 1408

The deadline for senior portraits is in just two weeks, Friday, December 20th.

DO NOT miss out on being represented with your senior class in your FINAL high school yearbook. Book your appointment today by clicking the following link: CADY

You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook.

If you have any questions and/or need assistance with scheduling, please email Mrs. Nikyta Belser nbelser@rockdale.k12.ga.us

Seniors! Jackson State University will host an informational session on Tuesday, December 10th at 1:45 PM. The meeting will be held in the in the Career Center area of the Counseling Office.

Please stay tuned for information regarding applying and an application fee waiver code. To attend, click the following link to register: JSU

Savannah College of Art & Design will be here for an informational session of Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Counseling Office.

To register to attend, please use this link: SCAD

Senior Sunrise will be next Friday, December 13th. See the image above or check the GradOrders Remind for more details.

Also, get your lunch money ready! As a "Senior Perk", you will have VIP access to Lazy Foodies Food Truck and Sweet Sensations on the same day!

Menu Highlights:

• All Meals: $15
• Wing Combo: 8 wings and fries
• Sweet Sensation Menu: Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and more.

Click the following links to see the menu items and be prepared to indulge:

LazyFoodies Menu

Sweet Sensations Menu

Whether you have questions about the application process, need help finding scholarships, or just want some guidance on your next steps, they are here for you. Simply complete this FORM, and your counselor will reach out to schedule a time to meet with you.

Do not hesitate to take advantage of this valuable resource to help you achieve your higher education goals!

Activities included the “Glove of Kindness” Wall, where students shared acts of kindness on paper gloves; the “Step into the Ring” Pledge, where participants signed a commitment to stand against hate and received glove-shaped pins; and the “Round by Round” Challenges, weekly inclusivity tasks with prizes for classrooms. The day also featured a Knockout Speaker Series with inspiring talks and ended with a Gloves-on Celebration, filled with games, and team-building activities. The event showed that kindness is the ultimate champion.

We are very appreciative to P&I Harris and Mr. Vaughn for their continued commitment to encouraging students to spread positivity instead of hate!

Each week, students from Ms. Peters' and Mrs. Mundlapati's classes engage in Community-Based Learning by visiting different community facilities. The learning objective of the field trips are:

1. Social Interaction: Students will demonstrate positive social interactions by greeting residents and presenting gifts.
2. Community Engagement: Students will learn the value of giving back to the community through their participation.
3. Teamwork and Independence: Students will work together to prepare for the trip and demonstrate independence during transitions and interactions.
4. Civic and Social Skills: Students will practice appropriate communication and behavior in a community setting.

Periodic Table Tiles for Mastering Chemical Formulas!

SHS Chemistry classrooms have incorporated Periodic Table Tiles into their lessons. Mrs. Jabeen was thrilled to introduce her class to this innovative and engaging way to learn chemical formulas using Periodic Table Tiles. This hands-on approach will not only make learning more interactive but also help students understand the elements and their combinations better.

What Are Periodic Table Tiles?

Periodic Table Tiles are small, magnetic tiles representing each element on the periodic table. Each tile includes the element’s symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass.

With Periodic Table Tiles, SHS Chemistry students are set to explore the fascinating world of chemistry with renewed enthusiasm and understanding.

Below, students are arranging and combing to form various chemical compounds, making it easier to visualize and memorize chemical formulas.

We want to give a huge shoutout to Coach Reid and the SHS Game Day Competition Cheer team for making it to the State Competition! In their debut season, they made a strong impression securing an impressive 7th place finish. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next season!

December 6: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Towers (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)

December 10: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Columbia (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)

December 13: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Chapel (Home: 6:00 PM)

December 13: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. NFCA (Home - 7:30 PM)

December 17: Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball @ Redan (G: 6:00 PM /B 7:30 PM)